RENO, NV (March 5) — With the recent snowfall the Reno Cars & Coffee meet was one for those with 4X4’s. As expected, many of the regulars didn’t want to drive on the slick pavement. However despite the snow and slick streets, four showed up, including Lance Freitas in his red Jeep. One couple came drove a large Suburban while another couple came in a 4X4 pickup. One of the 4X4 vehicles is a bit unusual and owned by Randall Chua. It’s a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Field Master. “It’s a Paris to Dakar Homologation model,” he said, “A short-wheel base

RENO, NV (Feb. 12) — Today Sparks Cars & Coffee had its first meet of the month. The turn out was pretty good and at the end there was a birthday cruise for one of the participants. As usual there was a mix of cars including an older Corvette parked right beside a newer one. In addition there was a short line of Camaros. One of the interesting cars was a1962 Chevy Impala SS owned by new residents, Tony and Julie Garcia. “We bought this car about three years ago out of a classic car dealership in Arizona and brought

RENO, NV (1-15) — After a pretty wet week there was a break in the weather giving Reno Cars & Coffee a good morning to meet. While the turnout was on the light side there were enough for everyone to see as well as hot coffee at the Human Bean coffee stand. As usual there were a mix of cars. One group that usually makes every meet is Incursion of Northern Nevada. Like many times before they have a long line of cars owned by members. While this is a car meet, one person rode his Harley to. This despite

RENO, NV (Jan. 7, 2023) — With a welcome break in the weather the Nevada Jeep Club hosted its 2nd Annual Wine, Women and Jeeps meet. The location was the Whispering Vine Wine located in south Reno. At first only a couple of parking places were available but as things progressed more and more opened up and Jeep Club members began to back into them. Slowly a line of club member Jeeps grew in front of Whispering Vine Wine. All the women were treated to a rose when the entered. In fact Sheri Davis handed the first one to Rebecca

RENO, NV (Jan 1) — While a New Year’s storm made traveling a challenge for one new club it was the doctor ordered. The newly formed Reno Jeeps and Coffee had its first meeting by the Human Bean Coffee Stand located at the corner of Longley and South McCarran. For these folks snow and ice was no problem. Heading the group is Charles Doyle, who also created Sparks Cars & Coffee but has a long history of being involved in Jeep events. “I’m the executive producer for Reno Jeep Festival and Sparks Cars and Coffee.,” he said. “I’ll be producing

RENO, NV (Dec. 18) — Reno Cars & Coffee had its second meet of the month. This time the location was at Muscle Motors and everyone was asked to bring an unwrapped toy. The function was to help Ashlee’s Toy Closet and the toys collected will help brighten Christmas for a disadvantaged youngster. Roman Labzov does a multitude of tasks at the show and explained what they were doing at this meet. “I do a little bit of everything from finance to advance marketing and other things . This is our fourth, we stopped one because of Covid but it’s

SPARKS, NV (Nov. 27) — Sparks Cars & Coffee held its second meet of the month, which ended November. While the turn out was on the sparse side there was still a decent mix of cars to see. Next weekend things will be different as December begins with toy runs to help disadvantaged youngsters. So this report will be a different different. This Sunday’s meet with Sparks Cars and Coffee did offer quite a mix of car types. One of them as this great looking 427 Shelby Cobra and had many checking it out. Not far away was a trio

SPARKS, NV (Oct 23, 2022) — A cool morning greeted those diehards that showed up for the recent Sparks Cars & Coffee meet. Despite the temperature there was a good variety of cars on display. Not to mention the close by Starbucks had hot coffee and chocolate to help warm folks up.  Over on one side there was a line of Mustangs, all of them had their hoods up. One of them is a vintage Mustang that’s been beautifully restored by Jufue Reyes, most call him J.R., and his car is a rare find these days.  “The car is a

RENO, NV (Oct.16) – Reno Cars & Coffee had their second meet of the month. Weather was great and included in this report are the winners from the recent Dirt Track Championships at Rattlesnake Raceway in Fallon.  This coverage of the current meet by Reno Cars & Coffee will be a bit different. Didn’t to any interviews but focused on comparisons, motors and one exotic car. And there were many.  There of course was an import line, more than one actually.   Close by was a new Ford Bronco parked next to a Pontiac Fiero. Quite a comparison between both

RENO, NV (Oct. 2) — Fall is here, cruise-ins are disappearing but car meets still happening. Oval track season in Northern Nevada has one more weekend to go while desert racing and motocross events are continuing plus some big events are to come.  Over on TV, major series are either finishing their seasons or heading for the races that will determine their championships. All this happening while the days grow shorter and the air cooler signaling that fall is in the air.  • Saturday is when Rail City Casiono opened the month with its Octoberfest Car show in the west

RENO, NV (Sept 4) — In addition to the Best in the West Rib Cook Off there were a pair of car meets this weekend. One saw the Impalas Car Club in Sun Valley while the other was Reno Cars & Coffee. The weekend got rolling at the Sun Valley Community Center when the Impalas Car Club held their meet. Actually all makes were welcome so it was a varied group.  Kevin Bland is the president of the local chapter and this reporter asked him about the group. “ It started I want to say it was 1994 back in Modesto

RENO, NV (June 19) — One regular meet and one for Father’s Day highlighted this Sunday. Nice weather set the stage for a wide collection of cars, trucks and some motorcycles.  Things got rolling with Reno Cars & Coffee at the Human Bean Coffee Stand close to the corner of Keitzke and Moana Lane.. While there weren’t as many cars as usual, probably due to it being Father’s Day, there was still a varied selection of cars.  One combination was a 427 Cobra that was licensed built by Shelby parked next to a 1950’s ear pickup.  Another car had interesting

RENO, NV (June 5) — Even though clouds and a few sprinkles were around there were two car meets in Reno on this day. One of them was a benefit while Reno Cars & Coffee had its first weekend of the month meet.  The Cars & Coffee meet was by the Keitzke Starbucks and as usual had a pretty good mix of cars. In fact the turnout was very good considering the weather.  Over on one side there was a Lambo beside a Porsche. There were other combinations as well.  One vehicle on display was a 2021 Jeep owned by

RENO, NV (March 6) — This weekend two groups had meets to get the month of March rolling. On Saturday it was the Nevada Jeep Club at the Peavine Tap House while Reno Cars & Coffee had its meet Sunday by the Kietzke Starbucks.  Despite some mile snow flurries the turn out for the Nevada Jeep Club was more than expected. Many lined up their jeeps so other could see them.  At the Peavine Tap House there was a table for the three trophies and swag as well.  The trophies were for, Cleanest, Best in Show and the Dirtiest.  

SPARKS, NV (Feb 28) —Sparks Cars & Coffee ended February with its second meet of the month. While there wasn’t a massive turn out it wasn’t too bad and the weather cooperated as well. As usual the Corvette crowd was in attendance. One duo was a great looking Ducati motorcycle parked next to an immaculate black Corvette. Sitting not far away was a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner owned by Paul Petersen. He’s new to the area after he and his wife moved here from Oregon. Asked about the car he said, “It’s a 3D3, four-speed, Air Grabber with a 323